Derry doctor honored with prestigious BB-Mahatma Gandhi Award

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Published 6th Dec 2024, 15:33 GMT
Dr Mukesh Chugh was honored with the prestigious BB-Mahatma Gandhi Award 2024placeholder image
Dr Mukesh Chugh was honored with the prestigious BB-Mahatma Gandhi Award 2024

The award was in recognition of his exceptional contributions to promoting Indian culture, heritage, and interfaith harmony

A distinguished member of the Indian community Dr Mukesh Chugh, a consultant anaesthetist in Derry's Altnagelvin Hospital, was honored with the prestigious BB-Mahatma Gandhi Award 2024.

The award was in recognition of his exceptional contributions to promoting Indian culture, heritage, and interfaith harmony.

The award ceremony, held at the UK House of Lords, was attended by the Honourable Health Minister of Uttarakhand India, Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat, Dr. Hans, and Baroness Sandip Verma. who jointly presented the Award.placeholder image
The award ceremony, held at the UK House of Lords, was attended by the Honourable Health Minister of Uttarakhand India, Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat, Dr. Hans, and Baroness Sandip Verma. who jointly presented the Award.

Along with the accolade, Dr Mukesh Chugh was presented with a traditional white shawl, known as a “Siroba,” symbolizing a robe of honor.

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